MARSHALLTOWN —
The Ottumwa boys golf team came away with the title Friday in action at Marshalltown’s Joe August Invitational at Elmwood Country Club.
The Bulldogs posted a team score of 306, two shots better than second-place Ankeny at the nine-team tourney. Des Moines Roosevelt and Ames tied for third at 316, two shots better than Newton’s 318.
Matthew Walker carded 73 to pace Ottumwa, earning him meet runner-up medalist honors, tied with Andrew Huseman of Ankeny. Roosevelt’s Aaron Wirt was medalist with a 72.
“I felt good out there today,” said Walker. “I hit the ball well and made a couple putts.”
Three other Bulldogs broke 80 on the par-70 course. Braxton Coble shot 75 while Joe Wetrich and Hoyt Grooms each shot 79.
Jacob Gardner carded 85 and Dillon Patritto shot 87 to round out the Bulldog scoring.
“Ankeny is a good team,” said Walker. “To come out on top of them means a lot. As a team, we’re starting to come around. We are staying consistent, that’s the main thing.”
Ottumwa will get back into action on Monday at the Burlington Invitational, held at Flint Hills.
Marshalltown Joe August Invitational
At Elmwood Country Club
Friday, Sept. 14
Par 70
Team scoring — Ottumwa 306, Ankeny 308, Des Moines Roosevelt 316, Ames 316, Newton 318, Mason City 328, Marshalltown 330, Fort Dodge 348, Urbandale 353, Marshalltown JV 371.
Medalist — Aaron Wirt, Des Moines Roosevelt, 72.
Runners up — Matthew Walker, Ottumwa, 73; Andrew Huseman, Ankeny, 73.
Ottumwa individuals — Walker 73, Braxton Coble 75, Joe Wetrich 79, Hoyt Grooms 79, Jacob Gardner 85, Dillon Patritto 87.
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